Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Snowshoe Rentals Snowshoes are available when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and loaned on a rst come, rst served basis. Driver’s license required. Explore Nature Play! Build forts and climb a spider web as you explore Crabtree’s 3-acre nature play area. Open Every Day 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, 847-381-6592 Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily Please note: Crabtree Nature Center's exhibit building is undergoing construction and will be closed throughout the season. Restrooms remain available but may be port-o-lets at times; please call for updates. Trails remain open. All programs listed will be outdoors. 12 Volunteer Winter Workdays* Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Children 8 & up welcome w/adult. Saturdays, Dec 3 & Jan 14 • 10 am–Noon DECEMBER Our Canine Neighbors Join us for an outdoor program on some of our local canine species with whom we share the land. Sunday, Dec 11 • 1 pm Frozen Alive Cold-blooded animals can survive freezing temperatures and then emerge the following spring without any injury! Learn more about the unique processes during this guided walk. Sunday, Dec 18 • 1 pm Winter Nature Play Drop by for outdoor family-friendly nature activities on the front lawn. Saturday, Dec 24 • 10 am–Noon New Year’s Wellness Walk Kick off your resolution of being more active by taking a hike with a naturalist on New Year’s Eve morning! Saturday, Dec 31 • 10 am